blog posts Many midwestern grain farmers will lose money this year, despite bumper crop Jan 2, 2025 2:30 pm by The GuardianIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The Guardian (Dec. 30) Even producers in top ag states such as Illinois, losses could be staggering. U. of I. economists estimate that the average Illinois farm could take a loss of $30,000 for 2024. Share on Facebook Tweet Email